Red Velvet Halloween Cookies
Red Velvet Halloween Cookies are the ultimate spooky treat for your festive gatherings. With their soft, rich cocoa flavor and a luscious cream cheese frosting, these vibrant cookies are sure to enchant everyone from kids to adults. Their striking red hue and delightful taste make them a must-bake for Halloween celebrations or cozy nights at home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red gel food coloring
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla and red food coloring.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just combined.
- Chill the dough for at least one hour.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges set; centers should remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool before frosting with cream cheese frosting made by mixing softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: - For natural coloring, substitute red gel food coloring with beet juice. - Enhance your cookies by adding chocolate chips or nuts or trying different frostings like vanilla buttercream.